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Morning Boat Ride with Temples Tour
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
$180
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Overview
Varanasi, the holy city of India, is a vibrant tapestry of spirituality and ancient traditions. This captivating 4-hour tour invites you to witness the awakening of this sacred place, blending a serene boat ride with an immersive walking experience.
- 🛶 Morning Boat Ride with Temples Tour: Begin your journey with a peaceful morning boat ride on the Ganges, where you’ll witness the mesmerizing sunrise and the daily rituals of the city.
- 🚗 Hotel Pickup: Enjoy convenient pickup from your hotel, ensuring a smooth start to your adventure.
- 🌅 Immerse yourself in the spiritual ambiance at Assi Ghat, where the soul-stirring Ganga Aarti ritual captivates with its vibrant atmosphere and sacred traditions.
- 👣 Stroll through the historic streets of Varanasi, visiting Tulsi Ghat and the ancient Lolark Kund, where locals gather to pray and seek blessings.
- 💪 Witness the fascinating world of traditional Indian wrestling at the Akhada, observing wrestlers as they train and perform in the age-old art of kushti.
- 🐒 Discover the 18th-century Durga Temple, also known as the Monkey Temple, where you can admire the unique architecture and the playful monkeys that inhabit the area.
- 🚴♂️ After your boat ride, enjoy a charming rickshaw ride to PDR Mall Box Office at Luxa Road, capturing the essence of Varanasi in every moment.
- ☕ Savor complimentary coffee or tea as you reflect on the unforgettable experiences of the day.
- 👨🏫 Benefit from the insights of a professional guide who will enrich your understanding of Varanasi’s rich cultural heritage.
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Morning Boat Ride with Temples Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours
- Rickshaw Ride
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Morning Ganga arti
- Boat Ride
- Sunrise View
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting point
Your Varanasi hotel only
Return details
Your Varanasi hotel only
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Assi GhatStarting early morning at 5:00 am, driver will pick you up from the hotel. You’ll now proceed to Assi Ghat, for a perfect start to the day, to attend the soul-stirring spectacle of Ganga Aarti (river worship ritual of the holy Ganges) at Assi Ghat. Sight the riverside lit up with earthen lamps, priests perform well-choreographed religious rituals and chant holy mantras with chorus from the devotees and locals gathered there, the echo of the conch shell being played, aroma of fresh flowers and the burning incense sticks, all make for an unforgettable experience of Varanasi.
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Tulsi GhatAfter the Ganga Aarti, you’ll proceed for sightseeing of Varanasi on foot. A little ahead near Tulsi Ghat you’ll visit the Lolark Kund - a sacred pond and one of the most ancient site present in Varanasi. Many come here to pray for a son/offspring by taking a dip in the waters at sunrise. Afterward, make an interesting visit to the Akhada (a traditional Indian wrestling joint). At the Akhada, watch wrestlers perform physical training using traditional tools of exercise or even watch them doing kushti (wrestling) on fresh mud pits. Next move towards Tulsi Ghat, one of the most important ghat in Varanasi, named after the great Hindu saint and poet Tulsi Das. Located close to the ghat, you’ll visit the Durga Kund (pool) located on the premises of the old 18th century Durga Temple also known as the Monkey Temple, owing to the presence of large number of monkeys in its premises.
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Now reach Assi Ghat and walk down the stairs of ghat to take a peaceful morning boat ride on the Ganges River. The boat ride is like a ferry pilgrimage, sailing from one ghat to the other, along the course of the Ganges. Observe the captivating morning activities unfold at sunrise on the banks of the river Ganges. Sight pilgrims bathing and offering prayers to the deities, holy men (sadhu and pandits) performing ancient rituals and more. Your boat ride ends at Dashashwamedha Ghat, one of the most prominent and liveliest ghats in Varanasi. The name Dashashwamedha indicates sacrifice of ten horses, which was performed by Lord Brahma, as per Hindu myth. At Dashashwamedh Ghat you’ll take a rickshaw ride till PDR Mall Box Office at Luxa Road. After capturing wonderful memories for the day, driver will drop you at the hotel.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Morning Boat Ride with Temples Tour
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
$180
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!